over the weekend and my husband and I were able to attend a movie in the theater. As it does happen rarely, it was an enormous treat to secure a babysitter, settle into the darkened theater, and view a new release, one we had been desperate to see before home release. And it was fabulous, the whole experience. But as wonderful as it was, I still think getting comfy on the couch, having reasonably priced snacks, and the ease of stopping the film to pee or go to bed is far greater than going to the movies. Rest assured, the Monday Movie Blog is here to stay to provide unlimited usage for the home movie watchers!
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I can't say I've ever been a big fight fan, but I did see a movie a while back that impressed me - I just wish I could remember the title: Million Dollar Baby, I think. A not-so young woman aspires to be a boxer and hangs around a gym hoping the owner will train her. He has no interest, his helper sees potential, and of course it all ends up well. It was a different kind of boxing film, and I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that "Ali" starring Academy Award Nominee Will Smith is pretty fantastic. I do not watch fight/boxing movies... just not my thing. I'd rather see a movie with beating and banging with a car, not fists.
ReplyDeleteRaging Bull a Deniro master piece what a fight movie from start to finish
ReplyDeleteAlso another offering Cinderella Man a great period story about fighter Jim Braddock (a starkreminder of the depression era) starring Russel Crowe & Renee Zeilweiger a great true story.